Miles Posted January 2, 2013 Share #1 Posted January 2, 2013 It is time for me to ride SOUTH. I was supposed to be leaving tomorrow morning, but...as we all know too well...weather at this time of year dictates when we can ride. Finding that we have a perfect window of clear, dry weather for the next several hours, we have decided to leave Washington state now, and make it down to Eugene, OR., and stop for the night. We could easily go farther, but we have a large hill to go over at the Oregon/California border, and there is usually lots of snow and ice on the road this time of year. We want to do that hill in the daylight, after some sun has hit it. Have an appointment in Redding to have our tires changed out, for the ride down to much warmer/hot weather down in South America. We will leave our winter tires at this shop, as well as most (not all) of our heated clothing. Then on the way back north, we will have the same shop take off our summer tires, and re-install our winter tires, and give us back our heated clothing that we left with them. Total ride down to Bolivia/Chile' should be about 15,000 round trip. We plan to do some sight seeing in Bolivia, retrace the steps of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and then take in day # 10 of the Dakar Rally in Chile'. I will be riding my 2012 Super Tenere', and my riding partner is riding a 2005 R12GS. We are well prepped and planned for this ride, but..."IF" anything goes wrong, well...my friends, it has been lovely getting to know many of you. Hope to be back on here in 4 weeks. Stay safe, and be nice to one another while I am gone. Adios, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted January 2, 2013 Share #2 Posted January 2, 2013 Wishing you safe travels and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted January 2, 2013 Share #3 Posted January 2, 2013 ENJOY!! And keep your eyes open. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted January 2, 2013 Share #4 Posted January 2, 2013 Ditto on the safe trip, it sounds like an awesome adventure. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G in SC Posted January 2, 2013 Share #5 Posted January 2, 2013 Wow, Safe ride to you Miles! Press 2 for English. Mike G in SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calperin Posted January 2, 2013 Share #6 Posted January 2, 2013 Best wishes, and AH: NO TE OLViDES DE PUBLICAR LAS FOTOS DEL VIAJE !!!! :080402gudl_prv::080402gudl_prv: Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade 2000 Posted January 2, 2013 Share #7 Posted January 2, 2013 Wishing I could go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm482 Posted January 2, 2013 Share #8 Posted January 2, 2013 Ride safe and enjoy... Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted January 2, 2013 Share #9 Posted January 2, 2013 I hope you have hired some armed escorts thru some of the lawless areas you'll be traveling. My cousin and a buddy drove to Rio for the festival and those escorts saved their hide a few times. With that said, Have a great ride, a safe ride, and above all HAVE FUN !! Oh and one more thing, We want to see lots of PICTURES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted January 2, 2013 Share #10 Posted January 2, 2013 Stay safe, I hope that BMW makes it there and back. Enjoy and have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 2, 2013 Share #11 Posted January 2, 2013 Ride safely and Enjoy! I am envious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted January 2, 2013 Share #12 Posted January 2, 2013 Have a safe trip and remember to take pics/video. If you take a laptop ya might be able to post some... depending on where you are. Bet it's downright hot down there this time of year. ENJOY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chabicheka Posted January 2, 2013 Share #13 Posted January 2, 2013 Sounds Awesomme! We will be looking forward to seeing you and hearing the tales of your trip....and of course, lots of pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted January 2, 2013 Share #14 Posted January 2, 2013 Miles Have a fun but safe journey. Hope to see you on your return. If anything comes up where you need some help CALL. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted January 3, 2013 Share #15 Posted January 3, 2013 Have a great trip Miles. Looking forward to your ride report. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted January 3, 2013 Share #16 Posted January 3, 2013 Have a safe trip Miles, looking forward to your trip report:thumbsup: Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted January 3, 2013 Share #17 Posted January 3, 2013 Have a safe trip ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLenny Posted January 3, 2013 Share #18 Posted January 3, 2013 Good Lord! Thats a lotta ridin! And.....I am very envious. Be safe. I'm selfish enough to tell ya need ya back for our trip to Seattle next year. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlS Posted January 3, 2013 Share #19 Posted January 3, 2013 Hope you have a glorious and safe time. Keep us posted if at all possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted January 3, 2013 Share #20 Posted January 3, 2013 15,000 miles in 4 weeks? Aw heck, I can do that in a week. Hey have fun, and buy a GoPro camera on the way, ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightventure Posted January 3, 2013 Share #21 Posted January 3, 2013 Make sure you take a camera and get some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmike Posted January 3, 2013 Share #22 Posted January 3, 2013 Sounds like a wonderful adventure. Have fun, and return safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted January 3, 2013 Share #23 Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Where are you crossing the border into Mexico ? You heading down the Baja way or over to southern Arizona way ? Inquiring minds want to know... OK nosy guys want to know. Either of you guys carrying a SPOT with you that we can follow ? Edited January 3, 2013 by KIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted January 3, 2013 Share #24 Posted January 3, 2013 Have a safe and enjoyable trip. Keep us posted as you travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDbiker Posted January 3, 2013 Share #25 Posted January 3, 2013 Hope you have a safe trip. I'd be interested in seeing your route map... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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